If Anthony Bax doesn't make the Attack out of Camp he won't be far away he has commited to play in Collingwood this season.
Some great news! We would normally hear this announcement at the BBQ in early June.
This is an interesting thread to say the least. To define who won or lost the draft is an interesting topic.
At this point in time I'd say no one has won or lost in the draft, but more so that each team has interesting and promising prospects for the fall training camps. To look at it from a more realistic perspective the team that yields the most players out of it in the next 3 seasons will tell you who had the better draft.
This is not because I don't believe that there wasnt good players pick yesterday but more to the simple fact that the league restricts underage players to 3 any given year so to full see who had the better draft choices won't be seen till training camp 2021.
Sure there will be players this year that will be immediate impact in their clubs and the league but to properly gage a teams draft class usually takes 2 training camps to see what they truly have. On paper every team should have a decent draft class every year, but it will more be when these guys are in training camps and pre-season games that will define who had the better draft class. Right now every team has some level of talent that will be coming into the league in some way this coming fall.
@AttackSound what caused you to change your tune in a year? A year ago your position was clearly it was too early to determine who was a steal. Here is your post from last year...
Anyone have a projected lineup for next season??
I understand like all of our posters that there will need to be a lot of work to complete before the 20-21 season will get underway but here is a guess as to what the Attack line-up might look like.
00/Popov - 03/Goure - 03/Burroughs
03/Lawrence - 00/Kirwin - 00/Pearson
01/Wilson - 04/Guindon - 02/Samanski
02/Machacek - 02/LeSage - _______
04/Bryant
01/Woolley - 03/Sedley
01/Chibrikov - 01/Parrott
02/Seed - 04/Steen
______
01/Guzda
02/Chenard
I have left out 00/McMaster and 00/Robertson as I can see DD moving on from these two OA players and trying to recoup a few draft picks in return.
I also think we may see a move for one of our 01 Dmen.
We should keep an eye on our goaltending as well. If DD and management feel that 02/Chenard is the guy moving forward, a trade involving 01/Guzda may help fill a void in other areas (player or picks).
A few things to at least think about during this OFF season!
Wishing good health to all.
I understand like all of our posters that there will need to be a lot of work to complete before the 20-21 season will get underway but here is a guess as to what the Attack line-up might look like.
00/Popov - 03/Goure - 03/Burroughs
03/Lawrence - 00/Kirwin - 00/Pearson
01/Wilson - 04/Guindon - 02/Samanski
02/Machacek - 02/LeSage - _______
04/Bryant
01/Woolley - 03/Sedley
01/Chibrikov - 01/Parrott
02/Seed - 04/Steen
______
01/Guzda
02/Chenard
I have left out 00/McMaster and 00/Robertson as I can see DD moving on from these two OA players and trying to recoup a few draft picks in return.
I also think we may see a move for one of our 01 Dmen.
We should keep an eye on our goaltending as well. If DD and management feel that 02/Chenard is the guy moving forward, a trade involving 01/Guzda may help fill a void in other areas (player or picks).
A few things to at least think about during this OFF season!
Wishing good health to all.
That's pretty close to what I think the roster will be too I still think Dale will bring in a 4th 16yo out the draft class this year but that will depend upon on where the weak link the roster will be a rotation one of the three mentioned above in and out on a regular basis through the season.
The crease will definitely be the interesting position to see what happens Guzda will be 19yo and Chenard will be 18yo both will want playing time and both will want the starters role. This will put an interesting position on camp as like all teams in the league always have a tender in the pipeline and in camp this will make for some big decisions on what tender DD keeps as well as what guy he could/possibly move to allow a younger prospect a crack at the backup role.
All things aside this team will be in good shape moving forward with the core of returnees and new guys now/when camp starts will see where the chips fall.
Based on the above Line-up that many seem to agree is relatively accurate with all of the unknowns.....what place do you predict this Team to finish ? Playoffs or out?
Just hoping gor hockeyBased on the above Line-up that many seem to agree is relatively accurate with all of the unknowns.....what place do you predict this Team to finish ? Playoffs or out?
Gor hockey - you mean like hockey we played in the 60's???Just hoping gor hockey
Based on the above Line-up that many seem to agree is relatively accurate with all of the unknowns.....what place do you predict this Team to finish ? Playoffs or out?
I will say this team will at least be mid pack and keep the playoff streak and 30 wins alive. With the signing of Gavin Bryant I'm thinking this team is going to be young but have speed and skill. With solid goaltending and a solid d corp returning even if scoring is hard to come by early I think they can tough out some character wins. Can't wait to get it started.Based on the above Line-up that many seem to agree is relatively accurate with all of the unknowns.....what place do you predict this Team to finish ? Playoffs or out?